Secrets of Success

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For those of you, who suffer from severe PMS sugar cravings... Red/purple grape and almonds or dark chocolate (70%-85%) and green tea do the trick, Neither of these options are off-track as long as you watch the amount you eat.

Be realistic when determining your workout schedule! When I first decided to exercise, I'd aim for 5 times/week. However, with a busy schedule, I'd usually miss 1 (sometimes 2). That would just make me feel unaccomplished and demotivated - even though I had worked out at least thrice that week!

Now I always opt for 3 times/week - and I have never missed any workout :)

You should not only think about what makes you lose weight - instead, take your time to go over what made you gain all the weight in the first place.

"What" does not refer to obvious reasons like eating a lot or sitting the whole time. Go deeper for the core reasons. Do you eat a lot when you havecompany? (Maybe you are a social eater?) Do you skip working out because you are cronically tired? (Ever thought of being anemic?)

When you stop losing weight despite sticking to your regular routine that made you lose weight in the first place... Shock your body!! It can be having a little treat for lunch, or a completely new gym class, or changing your breakfast.

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